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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LX53 FTUMOT history

LX53 FTU is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
140,445 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 FTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 FTU was last recorded at 140,445 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,220 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
6,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,445 miles
  • 2022 – 140,220 miles
  • 2020 – 139,650 miles
  • 2019 – 138,552 miles
  • 2018 – 137,492 miles
  • 2017 – 136,696 miles
  • 2016 – 135,552 miles
  • 2015 – 134,474 miles
  • 2013 – 126,528 miles
  • 2012 – 112,804 miles
  • 2011 – 98,281 miles
  • 2010 – 86,119 miles
  • 2009 – 72,326 miles
  • 2008 – 57,213 miles
  • 2007 – 40,023 miles
  • 2006 – 26,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,445 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,445 miles (+225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,445 miles
    Test number
    544605955047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass140,220 miles (+570)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,220 miles
    Test number
    860946190582
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass139,650 miles (+1,098)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,650 miles
    Test number
    752294005385
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,552 miles
    Test number
    808420887915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,552 miles (+1,060)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,552 miles
    Test number
    921834043121
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,492 miles (+796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,492 miles
    Test number
    519018411169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass136,696 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,696 miles
    Test number
    861236726821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,674 miles (+1,122)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,674 miles
    Test number
    965144381326
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass135,552 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,552 miles
    Test number
    886625618433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,474 miles (+7,946)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    134,474 miles
    Test number
    805019925007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,528 miles (+13,724)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    126,528 miles
    Test number
    656982903396
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads worn to 2.5mm
    • NoteFront/ rear bumpers, offside rear quarter panel and offside outer sill panel trim slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour
    • NoteRear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
    • NoteRear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen

  12. Pass112,804 miles (+14,523)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,804 miles
    Test number
    778228592217
    • NoteBumpers, sill panels and offside rear quarter panel slight damage
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ wear
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit
    • NoteRear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to wear
    • NoteRear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen

  13. Pass98,281 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,281 miles
    Test number
    149211501345
    • NoteCentre exhaust starting to rust
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
    • NoteOffside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour
    • NoteRear bumper, front bumper valance, offside rear quarter panel and offside outer sill panel slight damage
    • NoteRear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen

  14. Fail98,281 miles (+12,162)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,281 miles
    Test number
    367151701326
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust starting to rust
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
    • NoteOffside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour
    • NoteRear bumper, front bumper valance, offside rear quarter panel and offside outer sill panel slight damage
    • NoteRear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen

  15. Pass86,119 miles (+219)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    262760610336
    • NoteOffside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour
    • NoteOuter sill panels, front/ rear bumpers and lower valances slight damage
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to wear
    • NoteRear suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen

  16. Fail85,900 miles (+13,574)5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,900 miles
    Test number
    553358370290
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension coil springs strating to rust
    • NoteCheck rear inner brake pads
    • NoteNearside outer sill panel, rear bumper and front front bumper/ valance slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear indicator starting to discolour
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to wear
    • NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen

  17. Pass72,326 miles (+15,113)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,326 miles
    Test number
    292840409367
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear
    • NoteCentre exhaust starting to rust
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall small cuts

  18. Pass57,213 miles (+17,190)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,213 miles
    Test number
    331782798291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass40,023 miles (+13,995)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,023 miles
    Test number
    582816487254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,028 miles
    Test number
    793321396218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 FTU

Does LX53 FTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 FTU expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 FTU?
The MOT on LX53 FTU expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 FTU done?
LX53 FTU was recorded at 140,445 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 6,942 miles a year.
Has LX53 FTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 FTU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LX53 FTU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 FTU find?
LX53 FTU passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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